Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) has announced SAGEcore™, an integrated software platform that combines AI, advanced sensors, and ruggedized edge computing into a single deployable solution for tactical platforms across air, land, maritime, and space domains. Designed for real-time operations in harsh environments, SAGEcore promises to deliver immediate situational awareness and rapid decision-making for warfighters.
“What’s new isn’t just the tech—it’s also how we’ve engineered it to work together at the tactical edge,” said John Baylouny, COO of Leonardo DRS. “Our platform merges AI, sensor integration, and ruggedized computing to sense—and make sense of—an increasingly complex battlespace.”
AI at the Tactical Edge
SAGEcore is built to handle multiple high-bandwidth sensor streams, including radar, infrared, and intelligence broadcasts, directly on the platform. By processing data locally, the system reduces latency, ensures operational continuity, and provides actionable insights even in disconnected or contested environments. Key capabilities include:
- Seamless AI/ML integration: Supports algorithms from trusted defense partners for threat detection, target tracking, and command-and-control (C2) functions.
- Multi-sensor fusion: Uses open standards such as Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) for interoperability.
- Ruggedized compute: Executes real-time AI on GPUs optimized for tactical conditions.
- High-assurance encryption & cross-domain support: Protects sensitive mission data.
- PACE communications: Ensures mission-critical connectivity under all conditions.
- C2 interoperability: Integrates with battlefield management systems and external command networks.
Paired with Leonardo DRS’s AI Processor, SAGEcore accelerates decision cycles by managing multiple targets simultaneously and delivering low-latency processing for safety-critical data streams.
Applications Across Missions
SAGEcore is adaptable for Counter-UAS operations, electronic warfare, and autonomous systems, offering scalable support across a wide range of tactical scenarios. The platform’s modular architecture enables integration with both defense agencies and industry innovators, ensuring seamless deployment of AI-powered sensing and edge computing in one cohesive stack.
Rapid Acquisition, Mission-Ready Deployment
Leonardo DRS leverages both non-traditional acquisition pathways (OTAs) and established government contracting models, enabling faster innovation cycles and accelerated field deployment. The company emphasizes collaboration with partners to bring AI capabilities to the tactical edge, enhancing mission readiness and operational efficiency.
SAGEcore positions Leonardo DRS at the forefront of AI-enabled defense technology, providing warfighters with real-time intelligence, predictive analytics, and autonomous decision support—all in one ruggedized platform built for the complexities of modern multi-domain operations.
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